Environmental conservation work in Portugal
Latest news and publications
24 Nov 2008
Tuna commission comes up with "a disgrace, not a decision"
The commission tasked with preventing a collapse of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery today opted for catch quotas still far higher than its own scientists recommend and leaving industrial fleets free to scoop up tuna at the height of its spawning period.
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14 Nov 2008
Europe sits on damning bluefin tuna report
A European fisheries report demonstrating continuing widespread infringements by bluefin tuna fleets despite increased fleet surveillance in the Mediterranean has been delayed until after the conclusion of next week's key international tuna commission meeting to decide on a new management regime for the fishery.
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13 Oct 2008
Spain, Japan back bluefin tuna ban
Key fishing state Spain and key tuna market Japan joined with a majority of other countries to back closing the Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna fishery until it can be brought under control and establishing protected areas in the main breeding grounds.
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New or updated projects
Modified: Sep 2007 - Started: Jul 2004Mediterranean Cork Oak Forest Programme
The long-term goal of the Mediterranean cork oak forest programme is the restoration and maintenance of the cork oak landscapes to promote sustainable... » Read moreAcross the Waters
Across the Waters (ATW) Phase V will maintain a pan-Mediterranean scope, although the geographic frameworks of action will vary according to the diffe... » Read moreMediterranean Freshwater Development Programme
Contact
Angela Morgado
(Communications and Fundraising Officer for Portugal)
WWF MEDPO,
Rome Main
T: +351 91 8428829
(Communications and Fundraising Officer for Portugal)
WWF MEDPO,
Rome Main
T: +351 91 8428829
